TOKYO -- Hitachi Metals is working with manufacturers to develop motors for electric vehicles that use fewer rare earth metals, which are largely obtained from China, Nikkei has learned.
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Hitachi Metals developing EV motors with less China rare earths
Japanese company's new magnet to help makers ward off supply chain snags
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Hitachi Metals hopes to alleviate supply chain disruptions with its new magnet. (Source photos by Hitachi Metals and AP)
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